A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2546887 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2548277 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2546768 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7361 time: 2019-05-06 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe861e4a4c4799cea56e267f6783835d01ef11e50a8e2be086d89dae0873f10f9Block Operator
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